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Just imagine coming to a county with over 1,200 lakes. Our lakes feature crystal clear water, sugar sand beaches, and bountiful waters of game fish for all anglers. All surrounding towns have a distinct small town atmosphere for you to enjoy a peaceful vacation.

Our state parks provide opportunities for photography, camping, hiking, biking, or horseback riding. You can visit some of the featured attributes by going to our website. We can give you some information that might inspire you to visit us. Otter Tail Country is located in West Central Minnesota, just two and a half hours from Minneapolis and St. Paul. We represent most of Otter Tail County, MN which is home to over 1,000 lakes and streams. That's 10 percent of Minnesota's 10,000 beautiful lakes, and a great reason to go fishing, swimming, sailing, water-skiing or just relaxing on the beach.

Nothing enhances a vacation like the perfect place to stay. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great lodging experiences in Otter Tail Country. Whether you’re looking for a modern lakeside cabin, a comfortable hotel room, a cozy bed and breakfast, a full-service RV park or a back-to-nature campground, Otter Tail Country’s many accommodations will provide the getaway you’ve been waiting for.

The menu choices in Otter Tail Country will tantalize your taste buds with every kind of cuisine imaginable. From fast food to fine dining and everything in between, Otter Tail Country offers travelers great food at every stop. Try breakfast at one of our fabulous bakeries or local diners. Slow down and enjoy a lakeside lunch. Dinner in Otter Tail Country will always be the perfect ending to a perfect day. Be sure to try our favorite fish -- walleye. And rest assured, regardless of where you eat, you'll never leave the table hungry!

Does your family like to stay busy? Otter Tail Country offers endless activity and unbelievable entertainment. Go to an outdoor concert or community fair – you’ll always have a reason to celebrate with our long list of festivals. Adults love our distinctive golf courses, charming shops and antique stores, sprawling casinos, sporting events, and frequent fishing tournaments. Otter Tail Country is also a place where your kids will never get bored. If they’ll leave the water, you can take children hiking at one of our state parks or horseback riding. Children also enjoy our many nature preserves where educational programs are offered.

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